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Drum Brake Hardware Replacement



Drum Brake Hardware Replacement

Tools Required

J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake drum.




4. Position the hook end (1) of the J 38400 under the universal spring in order to release the universal spring from the brake shoe web.




5. Position the hook end (1) of the J 38400 under the universal spring in order to release the universal spring from the brake shoe web.




6. Remove the universal spring (1) from the brake backing plate.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the universal spring (1) to the brake backing plate.




2. Position the hook end (1) of the J 38400 under the universal spring in order to install the universal spring to the brake shoe web.




3. Position the hook end (1) of the J 38400 under the universal spring in order to install the universal spring to the brake shoe web.
4. Install the brake drum.
5. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.